Resigned from MLA position, not from Cong: MLA Somasekhar

'No one has courage to threaten us with gun point'

Vartha Bharati | 09-07-2019 | 19:55:00 IST

Bengaluru: MLAs from other parties have become chief ministers after joining in our Congress Party. Why some rules are being imposed on us, which were not there earlier; asked BDA president and MLA ST Somashekhar.

Speaking to reporters at a hotel in Mumbai on Tuesday, he said, "We have never indulged in anti-party activities. But the MLAs, who were involved in anti-party activities, have become ministers in the coalition government. We were not absent from the Legislature party meetings. We have neither violated the Whip nor remain absent from the Sessions. But we were upset over the mental torture, which led us to resign from the posts. There is no force, nothing", Somashekhar said.

"No one has the courage to threaten us with gun point. Are we from underworld or land mafia? We are just common party workers. We have not disrespected the party", MLA ST Somashekhar added.

"We have resigned voluntarily. Let them take whatever action they want to take. We are ready to face it. No one of us have indulged in anti-party activities. We have given our resignations to the Speaker legally after taking the opinion of the people of the constituency".

--Pratap Gouda Patil, Maski MLA

Around three-four months back, we had informed Siddaramaiah, Parameshwar, Dinesh Gundurao and DK Shivakumar that we  will resign. But none of them tried to find solutions to our problems.

-- ST Somasekhar,. BDA chairman

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Deputy CM DK Shivakumar inaugurates Dr. Akther Hussain’s ‘Vedic Inspirations’ exhibition in B'luru

21-03-2026 ¦ 21-03-2026 IST

Bengaluru: Mangalorean artist Dr. Akther Hussain’s solo art exhibition “Vedic Inspirations” was inaugurated at the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath in Bengaluru, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Speaker UT Khader, Chief Minister’s Additional Secretary Anjum Parvez, and film actress Ramya, who graced the occasion.

During the event, renowned artist Dr. Akther Hussain presented his latest collection in the solo exhibition. The collection showcases a unique fusion of traditional Vedic themes with contemporary artistic expression.

The artworks offered visitors a rich cultural and visual experience. 

Art enthusiasts, students, and the general public attended the exhibition and explored the world of Vedic art through Dr. Hussain’s creative vision.

The exhibition was widely appreciated by visitors and dignitaries.